Show Notes:
No matter your position, power, or wealth, I think we all agree that we wish we could somehow get more time. The importance of time and our fascination with it is the subject of everything from pop culture movies to profound philosophy, and everything in between.
Some that come top of mind are Marty McFly from Back to the Future and a short saying from Seneca, a Roman Stoic Philosopher and Statesman: Life, if well lived, is long enough. No matter your feelings about it though, we all likely wish we had more of it at one point in our lives. So how do we get more time in our lives? How do ensure that we live a life well lived as Seneca said? On our show today we cover all these things and more.
Our guest today is Dr. Travis Parry. He is the author of the #1 Bestselling Book “Achieving Balance”. He’s earned several degrees in family and social science to better understand stress and goal achievement. Dr. Parry founded the Make Time Institute to help financial professionals and business owners achieve work/life balance. More importantly he is a homeschooling father of 6 incredible children and the husband to 1 amazing and talented wife of 18 years. On the show today we discuss the following:
- Who is Dr. Parry and what does he do (3:59)
- What does it mean to "live your dash" (5:33)
- How mission and purpose impact how we spend our time (9:11)
- Which of the balance myths is most damaging? (13:24)
- How Dr. Parry defines balance the key to getting it (16:10)
- What the productivity gurus get wrong (20:59)
- The flaw in the personal development industry and how your spouse can fix it (25:57)
- Reframing Maslow's Pyramid of Needs (35:19)
- Why rigidity create freedom of time (43:57)
- What does it mean to Dr. Parry to be a Contender (50:51)
How to learn more about Dr. Parry:
- Dr. Parry on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/travisparry
- Dr. Parry's Book: Achieving Balance
- Dr. Parry's Website: www.travisparry.com
Additional Books, Individuals, or Items Discuss in the show:
- "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey
- Dave Allen
- "The Rational Optimist" by Matt Ridley
Contact the Host: rob@contenderswanted.com
Giveaway: If you’d like a copy of our free e-book "How to Find Your Path to Your Success”, click this link (www.contenderswanted.com/yourpath) or email me at rob@contenderswanted.com with the subject like “Success” and I’ll send you a free copy.
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